| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $227.72 | 13.845% | $259.2478 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.36 | 10.508% | $30.235 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.37 | 6.288% | $259.736 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.69 | 8.870% | $112.8873 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.36 | 12.253% | $47.5504 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.36 | 11.728% | $240.6174 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.38 | 6.173% | $145.8605 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.24 | $1,096.1344 | $1,096.15 | $1,096.15 | $1,096.10 | |